Hopi Ear candle

Hopi Ear Candles (often shortened to Ear Candles) are hollow tubes traditionally made from organically grown flax, extracts of honey, beeswax and herbs. These candles provide a non-invasive treatment of the ears which are used to treat a variety of conditions in a practice often known as Thermal Auricular Therapy. Ear candles are used widely throughout Europe, America and Asia by GP's and hospitals to treat a variety of ear, nose and throat conditions. As the Hopi ear candle treatment is a non-invasive, relaxing and soothing experience, the popularity of ear candling continues to increase.The use of ear candles is thought to be thousands of years old and was seen in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, though it is the native American Hopi Indian tribe that had the most recent influence.

How it works

The centre of an ear candle is a column of air which, when lit at the top heat the upper air within the candle. As the candle burns down, it continues to heat the top of the raising air column in the centre of the candle. The rising air creates a very mild suction action at the based of the candle, which helps to loosen and dislodge any compact build up. While this is going on, the ingredients of the candle are vaporised which cause the air to become heavier and spiral downwards which massage the eardrum, helping to regulate pressure throughout the ear.Contrary to beliefs, no ear wax or debris from the ear canal is sucked into the candle. The suction effect is too light to carry anything out of the ear.

Benefits of hopi ear candle

Heat stimulates vascularisation, invigorates the immune system and reinforces the flow of lymph. It will also help to loosen any compact build up, when teamed with the hydration effects of the vapours. The vapours created from the burning ingredients causes the air in the tube to be heavier and spiral downwards, resulting in a gentle massaging of the eardrum. This will create a massaging sensation throughout the middle and inner ear and therefore regulates the pressure in the ear as well as the respiratory tract. As Ear Candling is regarded as complimentary therapy, it does not claim to cure any disorders. However, it can be used to simultaneously with conventional medicine to reduce side effects and stress and, therefore, increase wellbeing. There are a number of conditions that would be helped by performing a Hopi Ear Candle servece. However a Hopi Ear Candle service would be used as a complimentary service, it would never replace the use of medication, it would be used to alleviate symptoms and side effects of medication. If you are ever in doubt, you must seek advice from the clients GP before proceeding with the service.

Bell's Palsy: The heat created by the candle combined with the anti-inflammatory effects of some ingredients can aid the healing process. EaracheRadiating heat can help to alleviate some earaches. However, earache caused by infection should not be treated with an Ear Candle.Glue EarHeat from the candle, along with the gentle suction effect can encourage the Eustachian tube to open and close properly and therefore eliminating the build up.TinnitusWarmth and massage from the candle will stimulate the blood circulation and relax the muscles of the head and neck.SnoringThe candle can help to decongest the upper respiratory airway and improve breathing.